# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220000940100` · 03/28/2000 · U S Silica Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** LADDERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 31.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U S Silica Company
- **Mine:** [2000608](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000608)
## Narrative

AT 8:00 AM EMPLOYEE DROVE TO QUARRY TO CHECK ENGINE OIL ON #47 988B FRONT END LOADER. EMPLOYEE CLIMBED THE LADDER TO CHECK OIL. WHILE DESCENDING THE LADDER BROKE, CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL, STRIKING HIS LEFT SIDE AGAINST THE LADDER FRAME.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*